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baked ground beef & zucchini in spaghetti sauce

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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

A great comfort food recipe and a nice way to use up zucchini. Serve with a salad and some garlic bread.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For baked ground beef & zucchini in spaghetti sauce

  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 3 lb
    zucchini, 1/4 inch slice
  • 1/3 c
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 pkg
    spaghetti sauce mix (1 1/2 oz)
  • 1 3/4 c
    water
  • 1 can
    6-oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 c
    soft bread crumbs
  • 1 pkg
    8 oz. pkg. mozzarella cheese, sliced (or shredded)

How To Make baked ground beef & zucchini in spaghetti sauce

  • 1
    Combine oil, zucchini, and onion in a skillet and saute until tender. Add mixture to a prepared 2 qt. casserole dish.
  • 2
    Brown ground beef and once browned add the envelope of spaghetti sauce mix, water, tomato paste and 1 tbsp. oil.
  • 3
    Heat ground beef mixture to boiling and then reduce heat - simmer 10 minutes. Pour mixture over zucchini.
  • 4
    Combine parmesan cheese with bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top - stir to gently mix. Top with Mozzarella cheese and bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted and slightly browned.
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